Tag Archives: Console

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/04/03) has been released as the official launcher for shadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux written in C++. The update includes a changelog featuring a resized dialog and renamed buttons, along with the restoration of an accidentally deleted entry point. For download and more information, visit the source link provided. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/04/03) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for shadPS4, which is an …

Dolphin Git 2603-219 has been compiled, marking progress in the Dolphin Project, the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial titles. This emulator supports Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce games, featuring enhanced capabilities beyond the original consoles. Recent updates include adjustments to the Breakpoints widget, the removal of the GBA “Threads” setting to improve performance, and several enhancements to bloom graphics for games like De Blob and Sonic Colors. Additional updates …

DuckStation Git (2026/04/04) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability and speed while ensuring compatibility on low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, and texture filtering. Support includes various image formats, direct loading of homebrew executables, and integration for digital controllers including lightgun and multitap support. Enhancements like save states, automatic updates, debugging tools, and RetroAchievements are also included. The …

BizHawk Git (2026/04/04) is a multi-system emulator written in C# designed for casual gamers, featuring full screen, joypad support, and advanced rerecording and debugging tools. It supports a wide range of systems, including Apple II, various arcade machines, Atari models, Commodore, Neo Geo, Nintendo consoles, Sega devices, and more. The latest update includes some added safeguards. For more details and to download, visit the provided source link. BizHawk Git (2026/04/04) …

The Ymir Git emulator for Sega Saturn, released on April 3, 2026, supports loading games from various file formats (BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, ISO). Key features include automatic BIOS detection, region switching, customizable keybindings, and multiplayer support for two players. It offers save states, rewinding (up to one minute), turbo speed, and a debugger. Recent updates address fixes related to timers, interrupts, cache emulation, and build issues. Users can manage RAM …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/04/03) is a [Super] Game Boy [Color / Advance] emulator available for Windows, Linux, and Mac. This latest development build includes updates such as the use of prebuilt static MoltenVK, a static MoltenVK build for macOS, Vulkan library detection, added Vulkan shader sources, and fixes for Vulkan drawing and Linux VK surface detection. Users can download the new version for Windows (x64) and access the source as well. …

RPCS3 Git (2026/04/03) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports modern rendering APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL. The emulator can boot and play many commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples, with ongoing development enhancing compatibility for more titles. Recent updates include a fix for the PS button’s input path check. For installation, users can download …

Snes9x Git (2026/04/03) is a portable, freeware emulator for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), allowing users to play SNES games on PCs. Developed over three years, Snes9x is coded in C++ with specialized CPU emulation cores for Linux and Windows. Recent updates include enhancements like shader preset saving, improvements in the Vulkan API integration, and optimizations for sound drivers. The emulator also addresses various validation warnings. It supports games, …

Project64 Git (2026/04/03) is a compiled version of the proprietary Nintendo 64 emulator for Windows, designed to allow users to play Nintendo 64 games using ROM images. It features a plug-in system for third-party developers to create custom components. Initially a project by Jabo and zilmar to explore emulator programming, it is now open source. Recent updates include various implementations for the RSP, such as Opcode_SDV, Opcode_LRV, Opcode_LDV, and more. …

NxEmu Dev v0.6.0-324-4a17795 has been released, offering enhancements to the experimental open-source Nintendo Switch emulator by N3xoX1. Key updates in the changelog include code cleanup for the CPU and fixes to fast memory in 64-bit, as well as improvements to the loader, specifically addressing the VfsVirtualFile::GetContainingDirectory function. The new version aims to improve overall performance and stability. For more details, you can access the source link. NxEmu Dev v0.6.0-324-4a17795 has …

mGBA Git (2026/04/03) is a new, fast, and accurate emulator designed for Game Boy Advance games, offering enhanced features compared to existing emulators. Key features include support for Game Boy/Game Boy Color hardware, local link cable functionality, save type detection, real-time clock, and more. It supports various peripheral functionalities, including the Game Boy Camera and Printer. The emulator allows for turbo mode, rewinding, frameskip, savestates with screenshots, and cheat codes. …

GearSystem Git (2026/04/03) is a Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator developed in C++ that operates on iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. It emphasizes source code readability and offers high compatibility. Key features include a precise Z80 core, support for multi-mappers and external RAM with save files, automatic region detection, SMS2-specific modes, and an internal ROM detection database. It also utilizes SDL Audio for sound emulation and includes an …

Gearboy Git (2026/04/03) is a C++ Nintendo Game Boy emulator emphasizing readability and good compatibility. It features highly accurate CPU, instruction, and memory timing emulation, with support for various Memory Bank Controllers (MBC1, MBC2, MBC3 with RTC, MBC5). It mimics the original Game Boy’s LCD ghosting effect and offers sound emulation via SDL Audio. Additional capabilities include Game Boy Color support, an integrated disassembler, save states, cheat support (Game Genie …

DuckStation Git (2026/04/03) is a PlayStation emulator prioritizing playability, speed, and maintainability, aiming for accuracy on low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler/JIT, hardware and software rendering, upscale options, PGXP for geometry precision, fast boot capabilities, and save state support. Compatible with various file formats, it supports numerous input methods, including lightgun emulation and multitap controllers. Recent updates improve UI elements and add new features. Automatic updates, content scanning, and …

Dolphin Git 2603-202 has been compiled, marking a significant update for the Dolphin Project, the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. The emulator supports GameCube, Wii, and Triforce games while offering enhanced features absent in original consoles. Recent updates in the changelog include quality of life improvements for the Achievement Manager, bug fixes related to VulkanContext, and enhancements to the TAS UI in DolphinQt. Additional changes involve optimizations …

BizHawk Git (2026/04/03) is a multi-system emulator written in C# that offers features for casual gamers, including full screen and joypad support, along with advanced rerecording and debugging tools. It supports numerous systems, such as Apple II, Atari, Sega, Nintendo, and more, alongside various classic consoles like the NES, Game Boy, and PlayStation. Recent updates in the changelog include fixes for Doom Lua parsing and variable initialization. For more details, …

Ymir Git (2026/04/02) introduces a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator with several features, including support for various game file formats like BIN+CUE and ISO. It offers automatic BIOS detection, region switching, and up to two-player support with customizable controls. Users can manage backups of RAM and DRAM cartridges, import/export saves, and use save states. Additional functionalities include rewinding gameplay, turbo speed, and a basic debugger. Recent changes include system timing adjustments …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/04/02) is a compiled version of the VisualBoyAdvance-M emulator, supporting Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance for Windows, Linux, and Mac. This build includes fixes for Vulkan support, enhancements for Linux and macOS compatibility, and updates to translations. Notable changes involve alpha adjustments for VK and configuration options. Users can download the latest Windows version and access the source code. For further details, visit …

Vita3K Git (2026/04/02) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, primarily supporting a few homebrew programs in .vpk format. Currently, no commercial games can be played. Recent updates include added support for alternate keyboard controls, the implementation of an FX10 pack function for the C10 format, and a fix in the allocations dialog to ensure that disassembly opens correctly. A slight modification was also made …

PCSX2 v2.7.230 has been released, continuing its role as a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2) games. It effectively emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine to manage hardware states and system memory, enabling users to play PS2 games on their PCs. The latest changelog includes a fix ensuring barriers are inserted when textures are render targets or depth-stencils. For those interested, PCSX2 …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/04/02) is an early PS4 emulator designed for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. It enables users to play PS4 games on their PCs, marking a significant step in console emulation technology. The project is in its early stages, with ongoing improvements expected as the development team works on enhancing compatibility and performance. This release caters to gamers looking to experience PS4 titles outside of the console environment, …

PCSX-Redux Git (2026/04/02) is a developing fork of the PlayStation Emulator PCSX, aimed at modernizing its code standards. The project seeks to eliminate the plugin system in favor of a unified codebase for better management. It will be built using SDL/OpenGL3+/ImGui to enhance portability and readability, while also focusing on improving debugging and rendering functionalities. Recent updates include a merge for a PS1 packer fix and adjustments to KD and …

GearSystem Git (2026/04/02) is a Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator written in C++, designed for iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. It emphasizes code readability and high compatibility. Key features include a highly accurate Z80 core, multi-mapper support, external RAM for save files, automatic region detection, SMS2 224 mode support, and sound emulation through SDL Audio. The emulator also includes an integrated disassembler, compressed ROM support, and runs across …

Gearboy v3.8.2 is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator developed in C++ that prioritizes source code readability while maintaining strong compatibility. Key features include accurate CPU and instruction timing, support for multiple Memory Bank Controllers, and refined LCD emulation mimicking original Game Boy ghosting effects. It also includes sound emulation, Game Boy Color support, an integrated disassembler, save state capabilities, and cheat support via Game Genie and GameShark. The update introduces …

Dolphin Git 2603-183 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, a Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce emulator capable of running commercial games. It offers features not available on the original consoles and includes partial Wii support, successfully playing most Gamecube titles. Recent updates include enhancements for the Game Boy Player, with improved texture caching and fixes to the Game Boy clock speeds. Notable changes involve several merge requests that enhance …